Integrated Health

12/01/2026

Light Nutrition? Surely I can’t eat light?

You may not be able to eat light per se, but your body definitely can “digest it”.

We all know how important a balanced diet is for our health—but have you ever thought about your "light diet"? Just like food, the type, amount, and timing of light we get each day have a massive impact on our sleep, mood, and energy levels. Welcome to the world of light nutrition!

Getting the right kind of light at the right time can help keep your body clock in check, boost your mood, and even support your vitamin D levels. But everyone's needs are different, depending on things like age, gender, skin tone, and where you live. So, how can you make sure you're getting the best light nutrition possible?

Nothing is going to beat natural sunlight, but Jan and Feb can be very grey, so I am currently experimenting with two very different devices that can easily get you confused.

1) Sunrise Wake up light, as the name implies, this is a bedside alarm clock that uses gradually increasing light (sunrise mode) to wake you up naturally before switching on a soothing sound (I have birds chirping). You can also use it to sleep with a gradually decreasing light (sunset mode) and sound. This is NOT a SAD lamp!
https://solalamp.co.uk/products/smart-wake-up-sunrise-alarm-clock-pro

2) SAD Lamp. A seasonal affective disorder lamp should deliver 10 000 lux for 30 minutes to help improve the "winter blues".
https://solalamp.co.uk/products/sad-therapy-lamp-pro-best-seller

With screens, LEDs, and indoor lifestyles messing with our natural light intake, being mindful of when and how we get light can make a real difference. So, are you ready to fine-tune your light diet?

Read more:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6746555/

05/01/2026

Clinic dates for 2026

A reminder that I will be continuing to work two Sundays per month in the clinic. My dates for the year will be as follows:

25th Jan
8th Feb
22nd Feb
8th March
22nd March

If you would like to book an appointment, please contact Meeta on info@integratedh.com. Meeta can also add you to the waiting list if your preferred date is fully booked.

13/12/2025

Give the gift of coaching

Stuck on what to buy for someone who’s impossible to shop for? Give them something truly meaningful this holiday season — the chance to invest in themselves with coaching gift vouchers from The Life Architect, my personal coaching business.

Personal coaching can support anything from managing stress to setting goals and finding clarity and purpose.
Enjoy 10% off a package of three coaching sessions with the code CHRISTMASCOACHING.
https://sudhirdaya.kartra.com/page/3coachingpackage

10/12/2025

Does Rejection Hurt?

Loneliness and social exclusion don’t just affect our mood — An fMRI Study of Social Exclusion shows that being ignored activates the same neural “alarm system” that registers physical pain, highlighting how closely social connection is tied to our health.

As we head into Christmas, a season that revolves around connection and community, it’s a timely reminder that supporting those who feel isolated is essential for their wellbeing.

Read the article: https://bit.ly/3MQn993

06/12/2025

A reminder that I am now working two Sundays a month in the clinic and I have just finished my last Sunday clinic for 2025.

I will be continuing with my Sunday practice in 2026, and my dates for the year will be as follows:

25th Jan
8th Feb
22nd Feb
8th March
22nd March

If you would like to book an appointment, please contact Meeta on info@integratedh.com. Meeta can also add you to the waiting list if your preferred date is fully booked.

05/11/2025

Check out this interesting short reel from Hannah Fry about how gentle touch not only makes us safe and loved, but that evolution has it pre-programmed into every one of us. Now go and test it out on a loved one! ❤️

🥰Your feel good research of the day:Gentle as a mother's touch: C-tactile touch promotes autonomic regulation in preterm infants by I Püschel, J Reichert, Y...

03/11/2025

Friend of Integrated Health, Paul Flute has released a meditative piano album, for people looking for background music to use in various settings such as guided relaxation, training exercises, or simply to help you focus whilst you get on with some work.
Find out more about Paul and his music: https://paulflute.bandcamp.com/album/ebony-rain

01/11/2025

A reminder that I am working two Sundays a month in the clinic. All the upcoming Sundays for the rest of the year are already FULLY booked, hence why you are not seeing any availability online.

In the meantime, please contact Meeta on info@integratedh.com if you would like to go on the waiting list and she will let you know about any cancellations.

For reference, here are all the scheduled dates that I will be working in the clinic:

➡️Nov 2nd
➡️Nov 16th
➡️Nov 30th

23/10/2025

Another lovely testimonial from a student 😀

21/10/2025

You may have seen headlines in the news recently about the safety of paracetamol.


UK health bodies have reaffirmed that paracetamol remains safe when used as directed, including during pregnancy, after strongly rejecting recent claims suggesting a link to autism.

Research continues to highlight potential risks with long-term use in older adults, so it’s still best to stick to the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.

Always follow dosage guidance and check recall notices to use it safely.

Read more on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/who-can-and-cannot-take-paracetamol-for-adults/

Read more on the UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children

Read more on the London School of Tropical Hygiene website: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/news/2025/expert-comment-paracetamol-use-during-pregnancy-does-not-increase-risk-autism

20/10/2025

October is , with marked on the 18th. Established in 2009 by the International Menopause Society and the World Health Organization, it’s dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting the health and wellbeing of those experiencing menopause. Each year highlights a different theme, from hormone therapy to heart health.
Find out more about the menopause here:

The International Menopause Society (IMS) brings together the world’s leading experts to study and share knowledge about all aspects of aging in women.

16/10/2025

Check out this testimonial I received from a student after teaching a course